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Washington bombs Iran's water reservoirs and threatens bridges and power plants as the deal collapses

Twenty thousand Iranians cut off from drinking water in 50°C heat, US bases hit from Kuwait to Bahrain, and a president who promises to 'keep going' — April's truce is hanging by a thread.

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Ukraine: Zelensky 'positive', EU 21st sanctions package, Moscow says it received no details

Zelensky says he achieved 'the expected result' from his open letter to Putin after meetings with Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner. Von der Leyen presents the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia, including for the first time the fishing sector. Moscow says it has not yet received details of the Witkoff-Kushner-Zelensky call.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

US Apache helicopter downed, CENTCOM strikes Iran: escalation at the Strait of Hormuz

A US Army Apache helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz on the night of June 9-10. CENTCOM responded with strikes on Iranian installations near Qeshm and Jask. Trump says negotiations are not compromised; Tehran vows to respond to any further attack and launches drones at US bases in the Gulf (Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan).

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Trump Promises Total Victory Over Iran in Two Weeks — Netanyahu Keeps Striking Despite Presidential Order

As Israel-Iran exchanges shattered two months of ceasefire on June 7-8, 2026, Donald Trump ordered both sides to stop shooting and promised total victory within two weeks — but Netanyahu ignored the directive and continued strikes, exposing a public command fracture between Washington and Tel Aviv.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

First direct Iran-Israel strike since April: missiles on Galilee after Beirut bombing, Trump explodes at Netanyahu over the phone

Eleven Iranian missiles on northern Israel, schools closed nationwide, Beirut in flames — and a Trump-Netanyahu call that sharpens into an ultimatum: 'You will accept the deal with Iran.'

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

Day 100 of the Iran-USA war: Iranian missiles on Bahrain and Kuwait, U.S. drones in Hormuz, the April ceasefire in tatters

Seven Iranian ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, two drones shot down in Hormuz by the U.S. Navy, the Fifth Fleet targeted: the April 8 ceasefire holds only on paper.

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Explosives discovered near TurkStream pipeline in Serbia: Orban cries sabotage, opposition cries false flag

Two booby-trapped backpacks found hundreds of meters from the Balkan Stream pipeline in Serbia — Budapest accuses Kyiv, Hungarian opposition accuses Orban.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

Iran Threatens to Strike Universities and Homes of American and Israeli Officials

The IRGC threatens to bomb American universities in Iraq and the homes of US and Israeli officials. An Iraqi university moves to remote learning. Germany calls it a 'disastrous situation.' Six countries, six readings of an escalation targeting civilians.

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North Korea Tests Intercontinental Missile Engine: Kim Escalates Nuclear Threat Amid Iran War

Kim Jong-un oversees the test of a solid-fuel rocket motor capable of striking US territory. Nine countries cover the event — from Japanese alerts to the Chinese question: will a full ICBM launch follow?

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Pentagon Prepares Weeks of Ground Operations in Iran: The Point of No Return

The Washington Post reveals the Pentagon is planning weeks of ground raids in Iran. A Marines ship arrives in the Gulf. A US base in Saudi Arabia is destroyed. Iran threatens to strike universities. Nine countries, nine readings of the moment when war changes in nature.

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The Houthis Enter the War: The Iran Conflict Expands to Yemen and Engulfs the Gulf

Yemen's Houthi rebels strike Israel for the first time. A US base in Saudi Arabia is hit, 12 soldiers wounded. Fires break out in Abu Dhabi. Iran cuts off food and medicine to its Gulf neighbors. The conflict enters a new dimension.

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Iran War, Day 26: Tehran Rejects US Plan, 82nd Airborne Deployed

On the 26th day of conflict, Iran rejects the 15-point US peace plan, calling it extremely maximalist. Trump claims Vance and Rubio are leading negotiations, but Tehran denies it. Over 1,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division are deployed, bringing US forces in the Middle East to more than 50,000. The death toll surpasses 2,000.

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Iran War, Day 25: Contested Negotiations and Military Escalation on All Fronts

As the US-Israeli conflict against Iran enters its 25th day, Trump's claims of ongoing negotiations are categorically denied by Tehran, which calls them 'fake news.' Strikes intensify on multiple fronts — Iranian missiles on Tel Aviv and southern Israel, drones on Saudi Arabia, Israeli-US bombings on Tehran — while Pakistan offers to host talks and the Strait of Hormuz crisis paralyzes the global economy.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

International Tensions: Iran at the Center of Strategic and Diplomatic Stakes

Recent events involving Iran underscore its central position in regional conflicts and global diplomacy. From Israeli strikes to American negotiations, the country generates varied reactions that affect Middle Eastern security and beyond.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Trump faces international challenges: Iran, economy, and security

The Trump administration simultaneously confronts tensions with Iran, internal economic pressure, and border security challenges. These issues highlight the complexity of his foreign and domestic policy approach.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

Rising Tensions Between Iran and the United States: Threat to the Strait of Hormuz

Military tensions are intensifying between Iran and the United States, with threats from Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz. This situation poses a major risk to global energy security, affecting international trade and oil prices.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Middle East Conflict: Iranian Strikes on Israel and International Reactions

Iranian air strikes targeted Israel, hitting a city with a nuclear research center and the Natanz nuclear site. These actions have triggered regional tensions and diplomatic moves to stabilize the situation beyond the Strait of Hormuz.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

Trump Faces US-Iran Conflict: Foreign Policy Under Strain

Donald Trump's actions in the conflict between the United States and Iran have raised global concerns. His decisions affect not only regional security but also international energy markets, highlighting the diplomatic and economic challenges of his foreign policy.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

Middle East Tensions: Iran at the Center of Conflicts and Threats

Tensions between Iran and the United States and Israel are intensifying, with allegations of potential targets in America and signs of fragility in Iranian leadership. These conflicts pose significant risks to regional and global security, affecting energy markets as well.

ECONOMIE & COMMERCE

Pakistan-Afghanistan Military Conflicts: International Perspectives

Over recent months, Pakistani and Afghan military forces have launched repeated strikes on zones in each other's territory. This situation is crucial for understanding regional and global security dynamics, as well as relations between the two countries and their role in the region. The strikes also have repercussions on migration flows and regional insecurity. International media analysis of this subject is essential for illuminating international relations and conflict management.

ECONOMIE & COMMERCE

Middle East in Flames: Iran at the Heart of Regional Tensions

Recent confrontations involving Iran and its allies have triggered an escalation in the region, threatening global economic stability. The United States and Israel have multiplied warnings against Tehran, while experts worry about major impacts on the oil market.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

Middle East War: Energy Tensions and Global Crises

Attacks on energy infrastructure in Iran and Qatar trigger a sharp surge in oil and gas prices, intensifying regional tensions and risks of a global economic crisis.

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Iran: Israeli Strikes and Humanitarian Consequences

Recent Israeli strikes in Iran have intensified regional tensions and triggered medicine shortages. This escalation underscores Iran's role as a central Middle Eastern geopolitical actor, affecting not only its own population but also neighboring countries.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

Israel facing security and diplomatic threats

Israel is facing major security challenges with enemy missiles managing to penetrate its defense systems. At the same time, international diplomacy is bustling around the country, highlighting regional tensions and a potential impact on international relations.

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